…..because they are Puzzles!
I am thinking a lot about the role of art in our world at the moment. Its a great philosophical questions – how does art serve mankind? (And my question: how can I serve you, sitting at home with interested in the beauty or energy of art?) What a great question! My personal view on this in advance: I am deeply convinced that art plays a very important role in the live of many people. In all the centuries of human living on earth men have created artful pieces and partly worshiped them. The longing for beauty is inherent in mankind.
There are a lot of interesting discussions about abstract art. Sorry (or thanks heaven?) I will not go into that now. Yesterday I heard a nice quote about art: “Art should arouse attention, irritate, give pleasure and stimulate thought”.
Lets stop philosophy and see how we can put the pieces together
Far from all deep philosophical thoughts (which I might continue one day or not, who knows) I have two pieces of art that may entertain you, while staying at home and looking for some attractive occupation. In any case they will be thought-provoking (and if you are as impatient as I am) they maybe irritating. But if you give it a lot of attention they may give you some pleasure at the end.
I got this wonderful idea from Anne Bedrick from Palm Springs, California – make an online puzzle from your art work! I am usually not a great fan of puzzles, but with time at my hands, who knows. I tried to solve Anne’s puzzle but very soon changed to the kids play. Twelve pieces and I succeeded !
Two art puzzles – Kids version and grown up version!
Click onto the image and start!!!!
You choose! There is one game with about 200 pieces and one with 12! Your choice. Both are (of course) paintings of mine. The kids puzzle is called “Lost in time” – that is a how feel at the moment. The bigger one is called “Wood land”. It provokes a longing in me, as we are in the Lock- down NOT allowed to go out, do sport or just walk in the woods. Hopefully we all will manage to put the puzzle parts together in the end and get back our (new)normal lives! So lets exercise a bit!
Click onto the images and solve the puzzle! Let me know if you succeeded! If you like it, I make more!
Click onto the image to start!
I have a lot of time now – and as I am curious and like to learn I jumped without much thought into a 30-day-posting challenge. So you might receive a post every day – maybe.
Tell me how you liked it! Leave a comment!
Best regards Gerrit
Thanks for the comment mentioning me! It wasn’t my original idea at all, but it’s fun to read a post and see oneself mentioned! I’ll do your puzzles later for sure. Love reading your blog. 😘
Thank you, Anne! Nice to hear you love my blog! I am convinced artists are better off when they support each other. I have got a lot of inspiration and information from you! Thank you for that! I love your paintings and you are doing fantastic marketing! I hope you will get the sales you deserve! Go on! Warmly, Gerrit